How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.
Although iron is an essential mineral required for your body to function properly, too much iron in the body can be dangerous. People with hemochromatosis -- a condition that occurs when too much iron builds up in the body -- often need to limit their dietary iron intake to help prevent iron toxicity.
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Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. However, overindulging in any type of food – including avocados – can lead to weight gain, obesity and even nutrient deficiencies. Eating foods – even healthy foods -- in moderation is key to healthy weight management and reducing your risk of disease.
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While eating almonds in moderation is unlikely to cause gas, eating too many of them could lead to gassiness if your diet is packed with a lot of gas-causing foods. The fiber in almonds can be gas-causing when consumed in excess.
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Although eating several times each day is ideal to stay healthy and maximize your energy level, the human body is resilient. People can survive for long periods of time without food. However, going days without eating can cause nutrient deficiencies and unpleasant -- even dangerous -- side effects.
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If you have underactive thyroid hormone, also known as hypothyroidism, your metabolism may be slower than it should be. This could lead to extreme fatigue, weight gain, constipation, headaches, menstrual irregularities in women, cold sensitivity and dry or coarse hair.
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Whether you chew gum for pleasure, boredom, relaxation or fresh breath, pick mint gum to reap some nutrition and overall health benefits. Chewing mint gum may even have implications for healthy weight management and affect your appetite.
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Eating carbohydrates causes your blood sugar to increase -- and although carbohydrates are a necessity in any healthy meal plan, too many carbs can lead to weight gain and potentially obesity. Adding some no-carb diet foods to your daily menu can help with healthy weight management and blood sugar control.
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If a change in your diet causes nutrient deficiencies – or dehydration – headaches can occur. But if you’re eating a well-balanced diet and you’re still experiencing chronic headaches, talk with your doctor to help determine the cause, which could be a medical condition.
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Thinning hair and hair loss can be an unpleasant, even traumatic, experience for women. A review published in 2009 in the "Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine" reports that losing 100 to 150 hairs per day is considered normal.
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Certain types of crackers aren’t the best choice when you’re trying to lose weight and reduce your chronic disease risks. But you can include specific varieties of healthy crackers – in moderation – in any reduced-calorie meal plan and effectively lose weight.
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